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95 Colleges
$63,285 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,644 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly graduations, Missouri is ranked #20 in the country with 83,009 degrees handed out in 2021. Missouri colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $15,821 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $18,078 per year.

An estimated 58% of college students in Missouri take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,411 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$11,981 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 31,089 students at Mizzou in total, 23,383 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 21,344 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mizzou is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,168 a year. Mizzou has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,864 during the early-career years.

#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$60,590 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,449 students at WUSTL in total, 7,653 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,077 are full-time. For undergraduates at WUSTL, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The acceptance rate at WUSTL is 13%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 47% of accepted students are men, and 53% are women.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,887 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $75,755 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,604 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,621 undergraduates at Missouri State, of which 13,128 are full-time, and there are 23,505 students altogether. For undergraduates at Missouri State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

Roughly 48% of students at Missouri State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,939 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,272 during the early-career years.

#4

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$11,989 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,147 students at UMKC in total, 11,027 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,071 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UMKC is 4.6 years.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

35% of UMKC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,389 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,269 during the early-career years.

#5

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,840 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,197 students at Webster in total, 2,563 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,022 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 59%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

55% of Webster students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,523 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,383 during the early-career years.

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,644 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,229 students at SLU in total, 7,723 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,847 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SLU is 4.1 years.

About 70% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 51% of students at SLU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,315 a year. SLU has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from SLU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,234 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,166 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,979 students at Maryville U in total, 5,504 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,249 are full-time. It takes the average Maryville U undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,475 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Maryville U is $51,858.

#8

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$12,528 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,874 students at UMSL in total, 10,973 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,889 are full-time. It takes the average UMSL undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 57%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 33% of students at UMSL take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,179 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMSL is $44,698.

#9

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Columbia College is 8,347, of which 7,861 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,162 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 64% of students at Columbia College Missouri take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,707 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Columbia College Missouri is $35,851.

#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Central Missouri is 9,959, of which 7,629 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,009 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

55% of UCM students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,508 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCM is $39,832.

#11

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,702 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,504 undergraduates at Park University, of which 3,763 are full-time, and there are 10,165 students altogether. It takes the average Park University undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

57% of Park University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,922 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,603 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$12,092 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Missouri University of Science and Technology is 7,642, of which 6,083 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,412 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 85% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 70% are men and 30% are women.

Approximately 38% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,177 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Missouri University of Science and Technology is $67,619.

#13

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,015 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,929 undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University, of which 6,823 are full-time, and there are 10,001 students altogether. For undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 79%. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

45% of Southeast Missouri State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,835 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southeast Missouri State University is $37,047.

#14

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,502 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northwest Missouri State University is 7,267, of which 5,482 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,813 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Northwest is 4.4 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,055 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northwest is $39,762.

#15

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Saint Louis Community College is 15,206, which includes 5,411 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,303 a year. Saint Louis Community College has a 3.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Saint Louis Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,524 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,300 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,822 undergraduates at Lindenwood University, of which 4,199 are full-time, and there are 7,382 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Roughly 66% of students at Lindenwood University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,514 a year. Lindenwood University has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,897 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,110 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,085 students at MCC in total, 5,915 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

4% of MCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,650 a year. MCC has a 1.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,008 during the early-career years.

#18

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,216 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Ozarks Technical Community College is 11,237, which includes 5,359 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

57% of OTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $1,294 a year. OTC has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from OTC is $29,079.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

A T Still University of Health Sciences has a 0.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

#20

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,014 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Truman State University is 4,655, of which 4,389 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,687 are full-time. It takes the average Truman State undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 61%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,696 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Truman State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,820 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,701 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,688 students at Rockhurst in total, 2,746 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,845 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

56% of Rockhurst students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,641 a year. Rockhurst has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rockhurst is $55,483.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,026 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,927 undergraduates at Missouri Southern, of which 3,443 are full-time, and there are 5,045 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Missouri Southern is 4.7 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

46% of Missouri Southern students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,929 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,021 during the early-career years.

#23

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$8,241 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,911 students at Missouri Western in total, 4,717 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,039 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 52% of students at Missouri Western take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,432 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Missouri Western with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,944 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,430 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at St Charles Community College is 6,014, which includes 3,210 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at SCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,419 a year. SCC has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,339 during the early-career years.

#25

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$6,330 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,878 students at MACC in total, 2,285 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at MACC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,648 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,154 during the early-career years.

Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies 774
27 Southwest Baptist University 767
28 Missouri Baptist University 743
29 State Fair Community College 679
30 William Woods University 670
31 Crowder College 653
32 Jefferson College 606
33 State Technical College of Missouri 601
34 Evangel University 582
35 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 575
36 Logan University 508
37 Drury University 506
38 Mineral Area College 487
39 Three Rivers College 477
40 East Central College 432
41 Avila University 427
42 Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College 405
43 Ranken Technical College 392
44 Cox College 354
45 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences 348
46 College of the Ozarks 346
47 University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy 341
48 Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies 340
49 North Central Missouri College 319
50 Fontbonne University 318
51 Lincoln University 312
52 Culver - Stockton College 264
53 Missouri Valley College 250
54 Missouri State University - West Plains 247
55 William Jewell College 245
56 Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 228
57 Research College of Nursing 203
58 Harris - Stowe State University 201
59 Stephens College 182
60 Hannibal - LaGrange University 181
61 Kansas City Art Institute 171
62 Westminster College Missouri 170
63 Ozark Christian College 141
64 Chamberlain University - Missouri 133
65 Concordia Seminary 125
66 St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton 122
67 Covenant Theological Seminary 117
68 Concorde Career Colleges 90
69 Bryan University 89
70 Nazarene Theological Seminary 84
71 Cottey College 73
72 Baptist Bible College 58
73 Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences 57
73 Calvary University 57
75 Urshan College 50
76 Aquinas Institute of Theology 43
77 City Vision University 41
78 Midwest Institute 40
79 Ponce Health Sciences University - St Louis 38
80 Bolivar Technical College 36
81 Eden Theological Seminary 33
81 Central Christian College of the Bible 33
83 Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts 32
84 Urshan Graduate School of Theology 25
85 Saint Louis Christian College 24
86 WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City 23
87 Texas County Technical College 20
88 Kenrick Glennon Seminary 18
88 DeVry University - Missouri 18
90 Conception Seminary College 17
91 Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City 15
92 WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield 10
93 St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis 5
94 American Business and Technology University 2
95 American Trade School 0

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